Best 08234 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,780 students in 08234, NJ (there are 6 private schools, serving 912 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 08234, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).

The top-ranked public schools in 08234, NJ are Swift-slaybaugh Complex, Fernwood Avenue Middle School and Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 08234 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08234, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).